June 05, 2013, 3:32PM

Carmen Benitez of Westwego, a recent graduate of Ursuline Academy, has two pieces of her pottery, a vase and a square bowl, on display in an exhibit at the Contemporary Art Center in New Orleans. While at Ursuline, she began taking a ceramics glass. “She really took to the medium, from the moment she put her hands on it,”... Full story »

May 29, 2013, 4:39PM

A proposal to create a new West Bank community to capitalize on the expansion of the Huey P. Long Bridge is drawing criticism from a resident who argues the area already has an identity. The proposed Fairfield community, bounded by the West Bank Expressway, U.S. 90 and Bayou Segnette, is part of Nine Mile Point and should be marketed... Full story »

May 02, 2013, 9:41AM

February 15, 2013, 6:12PM

SABIS is a global education management organization that operates schools in 15 countries on four continents and educates thousands of students. Milestone SABIS Academy in Gretna recently announced its fall honor roll for the 2012-13 school year. Students named to the honor roll are: Aadia Anderson, Kedric Armstead, Takiera Augustin, Shawntae Bailey, Georgia Barnett, Christian Barrio, Mariah Bell, Chance... Full story »

February 04, 2013, 10:02AM

Joshua Butler Elementary School in Westwego recently announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Students named to the honor roll are: A honor roll First grade: Chris-Lynn Charles, Alaina Guidroz, Charly Jolivette, Amir Knight, Christopher Lee and Anya Nguyen. Second grade: Jaylon Conners, Lance Daniels and Arianna Hebert. Third grade: Breanna Banquer. Fourth... Full story »

February 01, 2013, 6:09PM

Cabrini High School in New Orleans recently announced its honor roll for the first semester of the 2012-13 school year. West Bank residents named to the honor roll are: Principal's honor roll Seniors: Alexis Hepting and Cheron Perkins. Juniors: Genevieve Brilli and Brittany Garrison. Sophomores: Emma Bologna, Meagan Leathem and Adrianne Tomasevich. Freshmen: Bailey Hepting, Lauren LeCompte, Kailey Loetzerich,... Full story »

January 30, 2013, 6:24PM

Holy Cross School in New Orleans recently announced its honor roll for the first semester of the 2012-13 school year. West Bank residents named to the honor roll are: High honor roll Fifth grade: William Brown, Colin Clement, Cameron Doyle, Tyler Grubbs, William Kline, Jacob Lincoln, Dylan Liuzza, Mason Massicot, Joseph McGinn, Mason Meeks, Casey Miller and Andrew Schatz.... Full story »

January 29, 2013, 12:53PM

Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts in Marrero recently announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Students named to the honor roll are: A honor roll Pre-kindergarten: JewlzBarthelemy, Reanna Carter, Tanaja Collins, Janiyah Day, Janiya Francois, Aariah Henry, Olivia Houston, Ra’Jel Magee and Dereon Shearry. Kindergarten: Alyssa Becnel, Arsenio Bolds, Ty’Leah Briggs, Elijah... Full story »

January 29, 2013, 12:40PM

Christ the King School in Terrytown recently announced its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Students named to the honor roll are: Alpha honor roll First grade: Hannah Albrest, Malaya Arnold, Emma Boudreaux, Jordan Evans, Amy Johnson, Malcolm Orgeron and Jennifer Tran Ho. Second grade: Stephen Becnel, Haylee Gros, Serene Henderson, Jordan Henley, Amy... Full story »

January 29, 2013, 10:51AM

St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans recently announced its honor roll for the second-quarter of the 2012-13 school year. West Bank residents named to the honor roll are: Alpha honor roll Eighth graders: Monet Brignac, Gabrielle Nguyen, Bianca Ochoa, and Taylor Stansberry. Freshmen: Sophia Cacioppo, Sage Ducoing, Kayla Goudeau, Amelia Haydel, Isabella Killeen and Kristen Williams. Sophomores:... Full story »